Windows 10 Desktop Operating System

1 Commercial Licensing Windows 10 Desktop Operating System Contents Introduction ..2. Windows 10 Editions and Related Products ..2. Windows 10 Editions ..2. Windows Desktop Offerings available through Commercial Licensing ..3. Windows 10 Pro Upgrade License ..4. Windows 10 Enterprise ..4. Windows 10 Qualifying Operating Software Assurance and Windows Virtual Desktop Access (VDA) ..8. Benefits of Software Assurance and Windows VDA ..9. Licensing Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows VDA on a per device basis .. 10. Licensing Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows VDA on a per user basis .. 10. Perpetual Use Rights for Windows Enterprise.

2 13. Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack .. 13. Windows To Go Rights .. 14. Windows 10 Downgrade Rights .. 14. Volume activation .. 15. Activation through Key Management Service and Multiple Activation Key .. 15. Activation through Microsoft Active Directory .. 15. Windows 10 Education 16. Get Genuine Windows 16. Windows Offerings by Commercial Licensing 17. Windows Desktop Products available for purchase by Commercial Licensing program .. 18. How to acquire Licenses through Commercial Licensing .. 19. Volume Licensing Reference Guide for Windows 10 Desktop Operating System Introduction Windows 10 helps you achieve more and transform your business with the most secure Windows ever.

3 Microsoft Commercial Licensing solutions provide the most flexible and cost-effective way to give your organization access to the latest Windows Desktop technologies. Whether you want to upgrade your PCs to Windows 10, gain access to exclusive offerings such as Windows 10 Enterprise edition and the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, or use Windows with greater flexibility, there's a Commercial Licensing option that's right for your organization. This document provides an overview of the products available through Commercial Licensing, information about the products that are eligible for upgrades, and the key choices you have for using Windows in your organization.

4 Content included is for informational purposes only and isn't meant to replace or override other licensing documentation such as the Windows 10 End User License Agreement or Commercial Licensing Product Terms. Windows 10 Editions and Related Products Windows 10 Editions There's an edition of Windows software designed to meet the needs of every organization, from a small, growing business to a multinational enterprise. The following table lists the editions of Windows 10 available through each Microsoft distribution channel. Full Packaged Product Preinstalled on PC. Commercial Licensing (Retail) (OEM). Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home* Windows 10 Enterprise Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC.

5 Windows 10 Education *In select emerging markets, a local language-only edition of Windows 10 ( Windows 10 Single Language) may be available. April 2019 2. Volume Licensing Reference Guide for Windows 10 Desktop Operating System Windows Desktop Offerings available through Commercial Licensing The following offerings are available for purchase through Microsoft Commercial Licensing: Product Description Windows 10 Pro Upgrade Windows 10 Pro is designed for small and medium businesses and enables organizations to manage their devices and apps, protect their business data, facilitate remote and mobile scenarios, and take advantage of the cloud technologies for their organizations.

6 Windows 10 Pro devices are a good choice for organizations that support CYOD. programs and prosumer customers. The Windows 10 Pro Upgrade in Commercial Licensing upgrades a device from a previous version of Windows Pro. Windows 10 Enterprise E3 Windows 10 Enterprise E3 builds on Windows 10 Pro by adding more advanced features designed to address the needs of large and mid-size organizations. Examples include advanced protection against modern security threats, the broadest range of options for Operating System deployment and update control, and comprehensive device and app management. Windows 10 Enterprise E3 is available per device or per user and includes Software Assurance in some Commercial Licensing programs.

7 Windows 10 Enterprise E5 Windows 10 Enterprise E5 is for organizations that want to take advantage of everything in Windows 10 Enterprise E3 with the addition of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection ( Windows Defender ATP), a new service that helps enterprises detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks on their networks. Windows 10 Enterprise E5. is available per device and includes Software Assurance in some Commercial Licensing programs. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC is designed for systems that have strict change management policies with only security and critical bug fixes.

8 By using a Long Term Servicing Channel, you can apply regular Windows 10 security updates for specialized devices while holding back new-feature updates for an extended period of time, up to 10 years. Windows 10 Education E3 Windows 10 Education E3 offers the benefits of Windows 10 Enterprise to academic institutions, and is designed to address advanced security and comprehensive device control and management needs. Available to staff, administrators, and students through academic Commercial Licensing, it's built to simplify deployment by allowing in-place upgrades from Windows 10 Home or Pro without needing to wipe and reload the Operating System .

9 Windows 10 Education E5 Windows 10 Education E5 includes all of the benefits of Education E3 with the addition of Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection ( Windows Defender ATP), which provides a new layer of post-breach security that enables you to detect, investigate, and respond to advanced attacks on your network. Note that WDATP doesn't come with student use benefits; students must be covered explicitly. Windows Virtual Desktop The Windows VDA subscription license provides the right to access virtual Windows Access (VDA) Subscription Desktop environments from devices that aren't covered by a Commercial Licensing offer License that includes VDA rights, such as thin clients.

10 Windows VDA is available on a per device or per user basis. April 2019 3. Volume Licensing Reference Guide for Windows 10 Desktop Operating System Windows 10 Pro Upgrade License Windows 10 Pro is designed for small and medium businesses and enables you to manage your devices and apps, protect your business data, facilitate remote and mobile scenarios, and take advantage of the cloud technologies for your organization. Windows 10 Pro has enterprise-grade security to help protect your data, and it's simple to set up and manage for multiple users. It works across your devices so you can stay mobile, and integrates seamlessly with Office 365* connecting your team to maximize productivity.